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Global economic recovery in limbo

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ETFS Multi-Asset Weekly – Global economic recovery in limbo

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Inventory build see oil prices sink again, as USD strength weighs on precious metals.

Chinese equities slump again, as mixed earnings see developed market equities trade choppy ranges.

FOMC in focus, more USD strength.

The global recovery rumbles onward, but the pace is slowing, weighing sentiment. Elevated volatility is a key feature across asset classes. The growth divergence between the US and other major economies will keep a firm bid under the US Dollar, with the FOMC meeting this week in focus. We expect the US is ready to raise rates in September, despite the market pricing in a November hike. Meanwhile, the Greek negotiations are extending, with logistical concerns likely to keep investors wary of being fully committed to European equities. With defensive assets beaten down recently, a surprise rebound is not to be ruled out.

Commodities

Inventory build see oil prices sink again, as USD strength weighs on precious metals. The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported another build in US oil stockpiles last week, prompting WTI crude prices to fall to the lowest level since end-March 2015. Meanwhile, the stronger USD is having an adverse affect across the commodities, space but precious metals, in particular, due to their strong monetary connection are being impacted more than others. However, tighter markets for platinum group metals should help stem the price declines. South Africa’s largest platinum miner Lonmin has announced closures to some of its mines, expecting to reduce production by 100,000 ounces of metal in 2015/16 – around 2% of total global mine production. The company indicated that at current price levels, the company is a loss making entity and cost minimization efforts are designed to turn the situation around.

Equities

Chinese equities slump again, as mixed earnings see developed market equities trade choppy ranges. Positive sentiment about Chinese intervention appeared to fade in early trading this week, with a sharp sell-off in Chinese equity benchmarks. Policymakers must tread a fine line between restoring confidence in local markets with domestic investors and convincing foreign investors of reforms that make markets more transparent and less susceptible to manipulation. We expect a relaxing of restrictions will be gradual but inevitably encourage more participation and greater stability. Q2 developed market earnings have been mixed, and combined with ongoing unease over Greek bailout discussions, European equity gains have faded over the past week. The discussions concerning the method of financing another Greek bailout are likely to be prolonged, and investors will remain on edge to see if depositors and/or bondholders need to take haircuts in the bailout process.

Currencies

FOMC in focus, more USD strength. We expect the Fed will continue to be balanced in its rhetoric and highlight the gains made in the jobs environment. There is an interesting divergence between market pricing and economic consensus on when the Fed will raise rate: the former is pricing a November hike, while economists expect a September tightening. Accordingly, we feel that as the market begins to price in a September hike, USD will benefit. The brief respite for commodity currencies is unlikely to last. With negative sentiment prevailing over fundamental conditions, we expect the recent rebound in commodity currencies is unlikely to last in the near-term. Weaker oil prices are weighing on CAD and NOK, while central bank rhetoric and negative China sentiment is pressuring AUD and NZD.

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Oct. 24 crypto market update & Performance attribution Hashdex Crypto Index ETPs

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5 november, 2024

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Please find below Hashdex monthly crypto market update and performance attribution for Hashdex Crypto-Index ETPs for October 2024.

With October often showing strong seasonality for crypto assets, this month’s results reflect a promising trend for Bitcoin, although gains were more limited across Altcoins. As outlined in our latest CIO note, “Beyond Trump and Harris: Five Congressional Races That May Impact Crypto’s Future”, several upcoming US congressional races could shape the regulatory landscape for crypto, with potential implications for institutional adoption and future price action. Bipartisan support for the asset class is expected to grow, depending on the results of key races.

We will share some updates during the week, if you need any inputs on US elections, feel free to reach out to us.

Hashdex Crypto Index ETPs: performances (USD) as of end of October 24

• Beta Index ETP – Nasdaq Crypto Index ETP (HASH or HDX1) (largest Crypto Index ETP in Europe): October +7.1%, YTD +45%, 12M +89%.

• Smart-Beta Index ETP – Crypto Momentum Index ETP (HAMO or HDXM): October -0.5%, YTD +1.2%, 12M +71%.

Market Update – October 24

October, commonly known as ”Uptober” for its seasonally strong performance for Bitcoin, continued this trend in 2024. The month began with a volatile period, as the Nasdaq Crypto Index (NCI) initially gave back gains from September. All NCI constituents declined in the first ten days, with the exception of Uniswap, which announced plans for its own layer-two network on Ethereum.

Mid-month, the sentiment shifted, with a sharp rally that drove Bitcoin close to its all-time high by the 29th. The NCI ultimately closed the month up 7.1%, significantly outpacing traditional markets as both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 declined slightly. This rally coincided with a sharp increase in former president Donald Trump’s odds in election betting markets, generating additional optimism around Bitcoin.

While Bitcoin posted a robust 10.6% gain, Altcoins generally underperformed. The notable positive exception among altcoins was Solana, which rose 9.0%. In contrast, Ripple declined 18.6% due to ongoing SEC litigation, and Polygon’s MATIC dropped over 20% as it migrated to a new token model (POL).

Nasdaq Crypto Index (NCI) relative to other asset class in October 24

Source: Hashdex, as of 30/10/24.

In comparison with traditional assets, the NCI’s 7.1% gain far outpaced the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, both of which posted slight declines. This performance underscores the potential for crypto assets to provide upside during periods of broader market uncertainty. The majority of this outperformance was driven by Bitcoin’s strength, underscoring its role as a cornerstone of the crypto asset class and its growing appeal as a macroeconomic hedge.

Performance attribution:

Nasdaq Crypto Index (NCI)

The NCI recorded positive returns for most of its primary constituents, with Bitcoin (+10.6%) leading the gains. Solana (SOL) also contributed positively, rising 9.0%. However, Ripple (XRP) and Polygon’s MATIC weighed on the index, with losses of 18.6% and over 20%, respectively. Ripple’s decline was largely attributed to ongoing legal issues with the SEC, while MATIC’s transition to the POL token created additional downward pressure.

Source: Hashdex, as of 31/10/24.

Crypto Momentum Factor Index

The Crypto Momentum Factor Index showed a slight monthly decline of 0.5% in October, reflecting the underperformance of altcoins in general. Although Tron (TRX) remained relatively stable, other altcoins in the index faced headwinds, leading to a small monthly loss for the index.

Source: Hashdex, as of 31/10/24.

Correlation (3m) to traditional asset classes

Source: Hashdex, as of 31/10/24. NCI for Nasdaq Crypto Index.

Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index ETP

Largest Crypto Index ETP in Europe, AUM ~$400m

ISIN: CH1184151731 / Tickers: HASH (SIX and Euronext) or HDX1 (Xetra) – tradable in USD, EUR, CHF and GBP

Hashdex Crypto Momentum Factor ETP

ISIN: CH1218734544 / Tickers: HAMO (SIX and Euronext) or HDXM (Xetra) – tradable in USD, EUR, CHF and GBP

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GSGR ETF investerar i gröna obligationer från hela världen

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Goldman Sachs Global Green Bond UCITS ETF EUR (Dist) (GSGR ETF) med ISIN IE000SYQFJV2strävar efter att spåra Solactive Global Green Bond Select-index. Solactive Global Green Bond Select-index följer gröna obligationer. Alla löptider ingår. Betyg: Investment Grade.

Den börshandlade fondens TER (total cost ratio) uppgår till 0,22 % p.a. Goldman Sachs Global Green Bond UCITS ETF EUR (Dist) är den enda ETF som följer Solactive Global Green Bond Select-indexet. ETFen replikerar det underliggande indexets prestanda genom fullständig replikering (köper alla indexbeståndsdelar). Ränteintäkterna (kuponger) i ETFen delas ut till investerarna (halvårsvis).

Denna ETF lanserades den 13 februari 2024 och har sin hemvist i Irland.

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Goldman Sachs Global Green Bond UCITS ETF är en passivt förvaltad, hållbar global obligationsfond som uteslutande investerar i gröna obligationer enligt bedömningen av Goldman Sachs Asset Managements investeringsteam för gröna obligationer.

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Goldman Sachs Global Green Bond UCITS ETF EUR (Dist) (GSGR ETF) är en börshandlad fond (ETF) som handlas på London Stock Exchange.

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Microsoft considers bitcoin, UBS launches tokenized fund, and MicroStrategy will buy $42B in BTC

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Crypto markets faced a volatile week as key macroeconomic events approached, with the upcoming US presidential election and anticipated Fed rate decision fueling uncertainty in risk assets. Bitcoin (BTC) rose 1.7%, ether (ETH) declined 1%, Solana (SOL) fell 8.2%, and the Nasdaq Crypto IndexTM (NCITM) was down 0.5%.

Microsoft to consider bitcoin investment starting December

According to a new SEC filing, Microsoft is considering the possibility of investing in Bitcoin as a hedge strategy against inflation despite opposition from its Board of Directors. This move, by one of the world’s largest companies, would mark a significant step in institutional adoption for Bitcoin.

MicroStrategy discloses plans to buy $42B of BTC

The firm announced bold plans to raise $42 billion over the next three years to acquire more bitcoin. This new wave of capital will be split equally, with $21 billion from equity issuance and $21 billion from debt offerings, in a project called the ”21/21” plan. This move, led by founder Michael Saylor, underscores bitcoin’s potential as a valuable hedge against inflation and highlights its appeal as a strategic investment option.

UBS launches its first tokenized fund on Ethereum

UBS Asset Management has launched its first tokenized fund, the USD Money Market Investment Fund Token (uMINT), a money market fund built on the Ethereum blockchain, available through authorized partners. The launch supports the growing demand for tokenized financial assets and leverages distributed technology to enhance fund issuance and distribution, as well as UBS’s broader strategy to expand its tokenization services.